Zurich to Istanbul

Flight distance, time and route map · ZRH → SAW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance1,802 km1,120 miles · 973 nautical miles
Flight time
about 2 h 45 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 106° at departure
From
Zürich Airport Switzerland
Type
International · medium-haul
Istanbul to Zurich
Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus
Destination

Istanbul

Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus

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Questions

How far is Zurich from Istanbul by plane?

The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,802 km (1,120 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

About 2 h 45 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Zurich heading east (106°) on the shortest path.

Routes from Zurich

Routes to Istanbul

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